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Fluffy Towels
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Fluffy Towels

I love the smell of freshly laundered towels. Don’t you? I recently discovered Yankee Candle, an amazing scented candle brand from the US of A. One of their classic scented candles is called Fluffy Towels, and OMG it smells just like soft and cozy towels, fresh out of the wash. Within about a half an hour, my entire home was filled with this soft, subtle, yet distinct calming scent of fluffy towels. I’m in luuuurve! And it doesn’t stop there! Yankee Candle have tons, and tons of gorgeous scents… A Child’s Wish, Beach Flowers, Black Coconut, Cinnamon Stick, Clean Cotton, Fireside Treats, Fresh Cut Roses, Home Sweet Home and Honey Glow are just some of the scents you can fill your home with. I popped into their stand alone store at Woodlands Boulevard (Pretoria) and could have easily spent all day there, just indulging in each and every scent. After much sniffing, and ahhing, I eventually purchased Fluffy Towels and a gorgeous Candle Topper, because I thought it looked pretty amazing and who knew, you could accessorize your candles?! I’ve been burning my Fluffy Towels every day and now that I’ve fallen in love with Yankee Candle, I can’t wait…

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February 3, 2015
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Burberry Body EAU DE TOILETTE
Beauty

Burberry Body EAU DE TOILETTE

This summer, Burberry has released a new, lighter version of their Iconic Burberry Body fragrance. It’s light, clean and fresh the new, Burberry Body Eau de Toilette  contains two new ingredients that have been added to it’s top notes (crisp green tea) and heart notes (seductive tea). Crisp green tea, illuminating elegant peach, fresh green absinthe ingredients in the top notes. At the heart you’ll find seductive tea, natural rose absolute and sandalwood and at the base, notes of woody cashmeran, creamy vanilla, musk and amber complete this perfect-for-summer scent! Beautifully packed in a crystal-like bottle, Burberry’s Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey describes it as “a multi-faceted diamond” and a fragrance that “represents all of the different moods, attitudes and expressions of the brand.” “I am always inspired by architecture and I wanted to translate the sensuality of the fragrance using these gentle rose gold and nude filters into something iconic and distinctive” – Christopher Bailey I absolutely love it! From the luxurious white suede-textured card packaging to the multi-faceted, iconic glass bottle with rose gold engraved check pattern, and that’s all before you even open the lid. But it’s the gorgeous, crisp scent that I love most – it’s my first encounter with Burberry…

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September 21, 2012
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DIESEL Loverdose Fragrance
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DIESEL Loverdose Fragrance

New to the empire of Italian mega cool brand, DIESEL, comes a fragrance so irresistibly sexy, so seductive it will have you falling in love. Some call it Lovers Dose others Lovers Overdose, either way LOVERSDOSE is true to it’s name “a beautiful but deadly weapon of seduction”. With top notes of mandarin, heart notes of sambac jasmine and liquorice, and base notes of ambroxan, this scent is totally delicious! You know that fresh explosion of “yum” you get when you first chew on a fruity gum? Well it kinda reminds me of that. I just want to eat it off my wrist! The bottle, well, that’s another love story on its own! LOVERSDOSE is packaged in a beautiful purple heart shaped crystal that radiates light and fits perfectly into your hand. You can even tip it forward onto its side and it will adorn your dressing table or office desk beautifully! Apparently the fragrance contains “Molecule A” which is known to stimulate endless addiction to love. While I don’t know if that’s true, I am very much in love with this fragrance. The other factor could be that I literally want to eat it, which I guess could have the husband eating out the…

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September 8, 2011
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True Religion Eau de Parfum
Beauty

True Religion Eau de Parfum

It’s finally here! You can now get your hands on the gorgeous True Religion fragrance in South Africa thanks to Woolworths. Originally launched by the celebrity-choice denim brand (The Black Eyed Peas even sang about these jeans in their song “My Hump”) in 2008, the True Religion Eau de Parfum comes  beautifully packaged in the most rock-star-glamorous bottle that bears the style and boho-chic signature of the brand. The concept behind the fragrance was to create a scent that targets all the senses. It has a really fresh, fruity scent that is perfect for summer days ahead! Top notes include: apple, red currant, violet leaves, mandarin and bergamot. Heart: amarylis,freesia, plum. Base notes: Hinoki, amber, cedar. True Religion for Women Eau de Parfum retails at R595 for a 50ml bottle and is available at Woolworths.

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August 29, 2011
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Narciso Rodriguez – Essense Eau De Musc
Beauty

Narciso Rodriguez – Essense Eau De Musc

Here’s a brand new fragrance from a designer whose previous scents have captured my heart. In March, Narciso Rodriguez launches his new scent, narciso rodriguez essence eau de musc and this time, the scent is lighter, yet sophisticated with an intangible weightlessness. The core of this fragrance remains the scent of musk, Narciso Rodriguez’s signature scent and the essence of everything he is. Eau De Musc explores a woman’s dual nature; the intense and the ethereal, the intimate and the radiant. It’s a lovely, light and sensual fragrance that’s perfect for day wear! Get it: Available from 1 March 2011 Price: Prices range from R615 for the 35ml Limited Edition Eau De Toilette to R1180 for the 125ml EDT.

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February 15, 2011
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Beauty Scoop – Simply Chic
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Beauty Scoop – Simply Chic

If you’re still looking for that perfect gift for mom, mom-in-law or your fabulous female friends and family members, then these candles and room sprays from Simply Chic are ideal gifts for glam girls.

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November 30, 2009
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